Bandham (film)

Bandham is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by K. Vijayan and produced by Anandavalli Balaji. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Kajal Kiran, Shalini and Anand Babu. It is a remake of the Malayalam film Chakkarayumma. The film was released on 26 January 1985. Shalini reprised her role in the Telugu remake with the same name.

Plot
Abraham is a rich and arrogant businessman. His only daughter, Mary is in love with poor Raja. Abraham disowns his daughter while Raheem helps them get married and supports them. They have a daughter Asha but Raja dies untimely. Raheem manipulates the situation in such a manner that Abraham meets Asha and they slowly start bonding. What happens when Abraham finds out that Asha is his grand-daughter forms the rest of the story.

Cast

 * Sivaji Ganesan as Abraham, retired general and Mary's father.
 * Kajal Kiran as Mary, Abraham's daughter.
 * Shalini as Asha, Mary's daughter.
 * Anand Babu as Raja, Mary's love interest.
 * Nizhalgal Ravi as Thomas, Raja's friend.
 * Jaishankar as Raheem, principal of Raja's college and Abraham's friend.
 * Manorama as Naveetha
 * Charle as Abdul, Raja's collagemate.
 * Babloo Prithiveeraj as dancer in song "Hey Aatha"

Soundtrack
The music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh.

Reception
Kalki appreciated the performances of Ganesan and Shalini, as well as their chemistry.